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A breeding ground for crime and unrest: Broadcaster's take on Northland
A well-known broadcaster has said the Far North is 'a breeding ground for crime'.
Floodwaters cause chaos in Northland, several people trapped
One person and their car have been trapped under a tree in Pautaua.
Exclusive: Far North tourism operator to face trial after ‘preventable’ sandboarding death of Korean man
The man was allegedly run over and killed by a tour bus.
Weather: Thunderstorms for top of the north, ‘severe’ storms for weekend
Heavy rain watches in place for Northland.
'It's like walking around with the All Blacks': Celebrity dog and owner share happiness
Northland's new celebrity Irish wolfhound is dishing out plenty of puppy love at schools.
Court cleared as security forced to break up aggression between families
Jury removed from the room amid shouting, wailing, and threats in the public gallery.
Brothers charged with Whangārei murder on trial in High Court
The brothers' Whangārei murder trial was disrupted due to public gallery outbursts.
Fur seal on Northland's Mangakahia Rd more than 30km from ocean home
It is the first time a seal has been seen in the area.
Traffic back on the move on SH1 after crash north of Auckland
Emergency services responded to a crash near Topuni, south of Kaiwaka.
Northland revitalisation project gets big international tick
Far North's Te Hiku o Te Ika Open Spaces Revitalisation Project is onto a winner.
Up in smoke: The debate for pardoning cannabis convictions in NZ
Joe Biden has pardoned minor cannabis convictions in America - could that happen here?
One dead, another injured after crash in Kerikeri
Police say the incident has blocked both lanes.
Arrests follow overnight burglaries in Whangārei
A 26-year-old man is facing charges relating to burglary with a weapon and theft.
Builder fined for streaking during Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Security will be tightened for this weekend's semifinals following a naked pitch invasion.
'Disgusting behaviour': Child spotted hacking pōhutukawa trees with axe
The council has written to the people believed to be involved in the incident.
Staffy owner's neighbour thwarts dog theft
Two men tried to grab the animal off the side of the road.
Man who died in Onerahi homicide named by police
The body of Bob Kleiman was found in a Whangārei property last Thursday.
Northland's new foodie trails
There are four new itineraries for those in search of good kai in Te Tai Tokerau.
Ōpua land occupiers seek wāhi tapu status to block overseas owner's housing project
Two years after setting up camp, Opua occupiers continue to protest "land grab".
Māori housing 'beyond a crisis': Govt commits $55m to help Tai Tokerau
Iwi and hapū are getting the chance to pilot solutions they have designed for communities.
Fire in the Belly: Tai Tokerau authors determined to bring tūpuna to life
A new book encourages tamariki to learn about their history through whakapapa narratives.
Onerahi homicide: Recognise this ute? Police want to hear from you
Police have shared photos of a vehicle they want to locate amid their investigation.
Tenants stung with $1000 bill for 'accidental' flannel flush
Tenants ignored a $1068 bill for repairs to a toilet after they flushed a flannel down it.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Discovery of man's body in Whangārei sparks homicide investigation
Forensic teams are onsite at an Onerahi property.
A summer of roadworks in store to improve Northland's 'poor' roads
The installation of the safety features is part of the Government's Road to Zero strategy.
Having a kōrero in a barber's chair: New doco series aimed at Northland youth
A legendary hangout for Far North rangatahi is the focus of two new documentary series.
'That's our kaupapa': Mid North golf club raise funds for boy with serious bleeding disorder
A fundraising golf tournament is helping a young Kaikohe boy and a Kerikeri charity.
British couple stranded in 2020 lockdown return to exact campsite to restart NZ trip
Northland's beauty has always been on the couple's 'trip of a lifetime' bucket list.
Around 17,000 turn out in Whangārei for World Cup matches
There was a huge turnout for the Black Ferns and other games on the weekend in Whangārei.
Black Ferns run in nine tries while France wallop Fiji
The stage is set for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Whangārei this weekend.
'Just his hair was above the water': Man moments from death when pulled from waves
Young surf lifesaver sounds warning as summer beach patrols begin in upper north.